Attention ! Australian Sleevers

[Birdie007 28]

Well I am home three days after surgery two nighs begging docs to let me home day 1 post op I was very nauseas and tired no real sleep both nights in a four bed room with noisy room mates and noisy nurses (although I couldn't feel more highly of the nursing staff looks after me wonderfully)!

Glad to be home and looking forward to sleeping in my own bed tonight! And hopefully feeling better soon! Thanks for all your support!

[mistysj 1,940]

Yes it's available for Kindle. That's how I read everything now.

Home from the procedure. Frustratingly they didn't find anything obvious. I mean that's good news but I still don't have a root cause. Took some samples which they will test for malabsorption problems.

[Aussiegirl 580]

Yay Birdie, glad you are safely on the sleeve side.

Have fun on Saturday all, I sooooo wish I could have been there Damn too many parties.

BTW if any of you read Take 5 mag, there are some articles on people with sleeves...you may recognize one of them.

[ausmith 374]

Well I am home three days after surgery two nighs begging docs to let me home day 1 post op I was very nauseas and tired no real sleep both nights in a four bed room with noisy room mates and noisy nurses (although I couldn't feel more highly of the nursing staff looks after me wonderfully)! Glad to be home and looking forward to sleeping in my own bed tonight! And hopefully feeling better soon! Thanks for all your support!

So glad to hear all went well, take care

[Helmc2 108]

Well I am home three days after surgery two nighs begging docs to let me home day 1 post op I was very nauseas and tired no real sleep both nights in a four bed room with noisy room mates and noisy nurses (although I couldn't feel more highly of the nursing staff looks after me wonderfully)! Glad to be home and looking forward to sleeping in my own bed tonight! And hopefully feeling better soon! Thanks for all your support!

Yay! Glad it all went well. Rest up and look after you!

[Lissa_S 787]

Yay Birdie! Glad you're home and going well!

First actual day on the Coast today- started off by going for a run which was lovely!!

Spending the day shopping and catching up with family friends

Looking forward to seeing those of you who can make it tomorrow!

Cheers Liss

[kelliv 659]

Yay Birdie! Glad you're home and going well! First actual day on the Coast today- started off by going for a run which was lovely!! Spending the day shopping and catching up with family friends Looking forward to seeing those of you who can make it tomorrow! Cheers Liss

Hi Lissa, have a great day today. Robina is a great shopping centre on the Gold Coast and Marina Mirage where we are meeting tomorrow is also good. Have you bought new bathers yet? I need to buy some before going to Caloundra soon on holidays, but haven't been game to try any on as yet. See you tomorrow morning.

[missy moo 19]

U am from Culburra Beach South Coast NSW , I will be sleeved by Dr Hehir in the 21st oct , I can't wait !

[kelliv 659]

U am from Culburra Beach South Coast NSW ' date=' I will be sleeved by Dr Hehir in the 21st oct , I can't wait ![/quote']Good to hear from you and congratulations on confirming your upcoming op date.

[Aussie Ali 13]

Hi all

How long did it take for a bowel movement?? I'm usually constipated anyone & have never been "regular". I've had benefibre in my Water for the last 4 days & took 3 natural laxatives this morning.... Nothing!!! I'm 1 week post op & don't see my surgeon again until next Thursday. Any suggestions?

[kelliv 659]

Hi all How long did it take for a bowel movement?? I'm usually constipated anyone & have never been "regular". I've had benefibre in my Water for the last 4 days & took 3 natural laxatives this morning.... Nothing!!! I'm 1 week post op & don't see my surgeon again until next Thursday. Any suggestions?

It took me 8 days post op and it's quite normal. Colofac helped and it should also improve once you start purée and soft food. You are doing all the right things.

[lessismore67 158]

Hi all

How long did it take for a bowel movement?? I'm usually constipated anyone & have never been "regular". I've had benefibre in my Water for the last 4 days & took 3 natural laxatives this morning.... Nothing!!! I'm 1 week post op & don't see my surgeon again until next Thursday. Any suggestions?

Yep.Happened to me as well on fluids-took a good week for any action and then another week before any bm routine.Keep up the benefibre.Try 2tspns in the morning and 2tspns in the afternoon.Puree stage will definitely help (as will movicol).I still use benefibre on my porridge 10 weeks out if needed.Good luck

(Edited to add postscript) P.S: forgot to suggest prune juice in Fluid stage.

[missy moo 19]

How long was the hospital stay for those who have had the sleeve pls

[sueoco 509]

Hi all How long did it take for a bowel movement?? I'm usually constipated anyone & have never been "regular". I've had benefibre in my Water for the last 4 days & took 3 natural laxatives this morning.... Nothing!!! I'm 1 week post op & don't see my surgeon again until next Thursday. Any suggestions?

I had always had issues pre sleeve and post sleeve it was worse. Nothing moves me other than osmolax - I will be taking it for life! i know everyone is different so just keep an eye on it.

[sueoco 509]

LAST REMINDER - VST Social Get Together Saturday 5 October' date=' 11am at Providore Cafe, Marina Mirage, Gold Coast. All are welcome. Please us know if you are coming along. If anyone wants a lift I can car pool one more person from Brisbane. Cheers Kelli[/quote']

I was so hoping that I could get up to the Gold Coast and meet everyone but it just isn't going to work out! Hope you have a great time and next time I plan to be there!